Richard Childress and Kyle Busch just held a press conference where the former announced the confirmation of Kyle Busch to be racing for his team from 2023 onwards. During the same conference, Childress also compared Busch to the likes of seven-time NASCAR Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt Sr.
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During the conference, a question was asked, as to why would Childress prefer to have Kyle Busch over any other driver.
Hearing the question, he responded, “You Know my question would be why not.” He then went on to say, “A driver who has won two championships in the Cup Division, over 200 races in NASCAR, his credentials speaks well for himself.”
“But when I was up there with Kyle and we first started talkin’ and we talked about championships and we talked about winning races, I looked at him in his eye and I’d seen that look in Dale Earnhardt Sr’s eyes.”
He also stated, “I think Kyle Busch has that modern-day style that Dale Earnhardt had.”
Later on when Kyle was asked how did he feel about Richard comparing him to the legendary Dale Earnhardt, the two-time Cup Series champion stated that he was flattered by the comparison.
Childress remained highly appreciative of Busch throughout the rest of the press conference.
NASCAR fans react to Richard Childress saying Kyle Busch reminds him of the legendary Dale Earnhardt Sr
Fans went berserk after Childress drew that comparison. Many seemed to be in agreement with the thought. Moreover, a lot of fans argued that Busch deserved to be in the number 3 since he would do justice to the heritage of that racing number in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Some fans also stated how it would be amazing to see a Budweiser-sponsored car livery for Kyle Busch.
@daltongood18 so many facebook Earnhardt fans just fainted
— Jason_4️⃣8️⃣_9️⃣_ (@CorvettRacing48) September 13, 2022
Kyle Busch is the greatest driver to ever pilot the 8 car.
— Krispy🍥 (@theChrisP33) September 13, 2022
A Budweiser sponsorship would be electric
— Alex (@ethridge96) September 13, 2022
I know what Childress said about the 3 when Earnhardt died. But I wouldn't have been upset if he put Busch in the 3. I think if there's any driver in the field right now that could do the 3 justice, it's Busch.
— Panther (@crocsstan8899) September 13, 2022
Many Dale Jr fans just fell over
— Bob61571🕵 (@Bob61571) September 13, 2022
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I agree with Mr Childress he made a great driver choice. Cannot wait to see what Kyle's car is going to look like and who the other drivers will be
— elizabeth alcorn (@elizabe25830903) September 13, 2022
Do you agree with Childress’s comments regarding him drawing the comparison between Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Sr.? Would you reckon that’d be a fair comparison? Moreover, do you think Kyle Busch’s move to RCR would benefit him in the quest to win more championships?
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